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Andrew Durso is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), joining in 2020. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology from Utah State University, an M.S. in Biological Science from Eastern Illinois University, and a B.S. in Ecology from the University of Georgia.
His research focuses on snake ecology, including population dynamics, community ecology, and the application of artificial intelligence and citizen science for snake identification. Special interests include venomous snakebite epidemiology, stable isotope analysis of food webs, and the ecological impacts of urbanization. He is actively involved in global health initiatives and machine learning applications in biodiversity.
Dr. Durso has received grants such as the NSF BRC-BIO Award (2023) and has been recognized with the Herpetologists' League E.E. Williams Research Grant (2013) and the North Carolina Herpetological Society Research Grant (2009). He has mentored students who have won FGCU and Utah State University Undergraduate Scholarly Awards.
He teaches courses including General Biology I, General Ecology, and Senior Research. His work spans over 35 peer-reviewed publications and frequent conference presentations at venues like the World Congress of Herpetology and IEEE CVPR.
Dr. Durso collaborates with institutions such as Archbold Biological Station and engages in outreach through platforms like his blog Life is Short, but Snakes are Long. His research emphasizes the intersection of ecology, conservation, and technology to address global challenges.
